961 Knif-Ax

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:51 pm

I'd like to see some of the beautiful Knif-Ax combo's I know you guys are sitting on. I had a 261 walnut handle combo back in the mid 60's when I was a 12 year old. Can you imagine putting a Knif-Ax in the hands of a 12 year old today

To get things started here's my 961. It's the "indestructable" pearl celluloid.

Elvis · Post by **Elvis** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:11 am

Nice set-up Wazu! I've got one in the same handle material, but it's in the middle of being refurbished. I restored one in walnut for a fellow collector a few years ago. The handles and blade were great. The ax had some nasty scratches. After removing the scratches, most of the chrome plating was gone, so with a good polishing it went to a local chrome shop. $60 just to get it re-chromed, but now his set really is back to mint condition. Sorry to ramble. It's just that's the same plans I have for mine. I'll post some pictures of my Kinfolks tomorrow rather than wake the wife trying to find it tonight.

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:20 am

Elvis wrote:Nice set-up Wazu! I've got one in the same handle material, but it's in the middle of being refurbished. I restored one in walnut for a fellow collector a few years ago. The handles and blade were great. The ax had some nasty scratches. After removing the scratches, most of the chrome plating was gone, so with a good polishing it went to a local chrome shop. $60 just to get it re-chromed, but now his set really is back to mint condition. Sorry to ramble. It's just that's the same plans I have for mine. I'll post some pictures of my Kinfolks tomorrow rather than wake the wife trying to find it tonight.

Good stuff Elvis

I'd love to see the re-finished set and the Kinfolks.

IMBand · Post by **IMBand** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:21 pm

These combo sets are AMAZING, maybe someday I will have one to post, but will just have to drool on yours for now...

IM

robinetn · Post by **robinetn** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:50 pm

I was too lazy to remove these from the sheath and take multiple pics . These are bound for a knife/gun show this weekend . They should bring $1000 - $1200 for the 3 .
Bob

Elvis · Post by **Elvis** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:17 pm

Here's my Kinfolks. My Case still needs some more work before I can take it to the chrome shop. I'll check with the owner of the one I had re-chromed a few years ago and see if I can get us some pictures.

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:09 pm

That's nice Elvis

I really like the sheath as well. Thanks for posting it.
Mike

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:11 pm

robinetn wrote:I was too lazy to remove these from the sheath and take multiple pics . These are bound for a knife/gun show this weekend . They should bring $1000 - $1200 for the 3 .
Bob

I'd love to see what's under the sheath. From here they all look pretty nice

timgreene48 · Post by **timgreene48** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:11 pm

I just picked this set up yesterday. I have been wanting one of these sets for a very long time. I found it listed on craiglist, and had to travel 200 miles(round trip) to get it. Can someone please tell me why the arm that holds the blade/ax in place is not closing all the way. Am I doing something wrong? Appreciate any comments, Tim

Miller Bro's · Post by **Miller Bro's** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:23 am

That is a beautiful set Tim

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:28 am

Miller Bro`s wrote:That is a beautiful set Tim

X2

treefarmer · Post by **treefarmer** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:57 pm

Those are some fine looking combos! Since this is in the Case forum I can't show mine, it is a Shapleigh's/St.Louis U.S.A., used/abused, no where near the ones you fellers have shown

.

But I have a question on this type of set up: Are these combos, knife/axe, very practical? Mine belonged to my Dad, and I can never recall him using it when I was a boy. The axe ain't big enough and the knife is too big for most things for my personal use

. Would love to hear how these are used.

Treefarmer

timgreene48 · Post by **timgreene48** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:39 pm

Thanks guys for the comments, After finally getting one in hand, I'll have to agree with treefarmer that these sets seem a little impracticle. But these sets book for high dollars for some reason, and imo, I couldn't go wrong. thanks, Tim

Miller Bro's · Post by **Miller Bro's** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:52 pm

treefarmer wrote:Those are some fine looking combos! Since this is in the Case forum I can't show mine, it is a Shapleigh's/St.Louis U.S.A., used/abused, no where near the ones you fellers have shown

Sure you can show it

I know I would like to see a picture of it

timgreene48 · Post by **timgreene48** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:36 pm

So would I !!

JEARL · Post by **JEARL** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:36 am

Very Nice Tim

1967redrider · Post by **1967redrider** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:31 am

Sweet sets, everyone!

They might be my new Holy Grail.

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